Kanila (en. Them)
ka-ni-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
pronoun
A personal pronoun meaning ‘they,’ referring to people or things being talked about.
They are already there, so give your topic to them.
Nandoon na sila, kaya't ibigay mo na ang inyong paksa sa kanila.
Used to refer to individuals not specifically identified or previously mentioned.
This came from them, according to what I know.
Kanila ito nanggaling, ayon sa aking mga pagkakaalam.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'kanilangan,' which is a form of a pronoun.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indeed them
True or without doubt regarding what has been said about them.
kanila nga
Related Words
their
A pronoun related to them, used to modify nouns.
kanilang
Slang Meanings
they're slacking off
I hope you don't slack off in this exam.
Sana hindi ka magpaka-kanila butas sa exam na 'to.
just give it to them
If you're not interested, just give the tickets to them.
Pag hindi ka interesado, kanila na lang ang mga ticket.